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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
2
An editorial in the Legislative Council debate opposes pledging state gas tax money to retire turnpike bonds. It argues tolls would fund construction and urges constitutional amendment to let the state issue its own road bonds, repaid by future gas taxes, avoiding taxpayer-backed private profits.
A note to youngsters explains that beyond spelling and handwriting, knowing electronics, supersonics, nuclear power, guided missiles, radar, and satellites is essential. The piece recalls past optimism and warns that experts warn of rapid advances, while the average mind struggles to grasp the scale of future developments.
The piece criticizes the soil bank program as confusing for farmers and argues incentives differ for workers and families. It notes a warden’s view on fishing ethics, shifts in household chores, and a playful jab at ice cream making. It also mocks dress codes for soldiers, slang toward sergeants, and generational shifts in language. It questions turnpike tolls, savings rates, and economic incentives amid a dim economic mood.
A case tried yesterday before a justice of the peace in which William Martin sues the city for damages of 300 dollars due to effluvia from a nearby stone quarry caused by dogs. A decision had not been rendered at press time. change of venue was noted and judges expect a costs judgment with possible damages.
A Chicago Tribune study finds wives lead and participate in many home improvement tasks. Pierre Martineau reports nearly 1,500 workers were interviewed to assess who starts projects, who shops for materials, and who does the physical labor. The survey notes women start, lead, and assist in decision making, while men often share tasks and value the satisfaction of completing projects.
The Kansas Corporation Commission granted a continuance and will resume hearings June 12 on a six percent intrastate freight rate increase proposed by railroads operating in Kansas. Several firms and organizations opposing the hike are still to be heard as the railroads have yet to complete their case. U.S. farmers used 16 billion gallons of crude oil in 1955.
Dr George W Crane urges frank age appropriate responses to children’s sex questions. He argues a three year old can grasp simple explanations like tummy to describe origin, warns against evasive stories, and notes truth reduces risk of curiosity driven misstatements. He cites timing for later questions and offers a publication by mail for guidance.
Elijah Feate, pastor of Tabernacle Presbyterian in Topeka, waits as Bugs the pack horse remains stranded in Colorado's Collegiate Mountains. A rescue led by owners Al and Bill Turner reached the animal last weekend but 10 to 20 foot snow drifts blocked progress. An airlift dropped hay to the horse, named after the raven fed prophet, who hates cars and skirts.
The Ottawa Herald announces subscribers and renewals including Baldwin Ted Clark Alvin Heinen and Mrs R H Morgan Route 1 Ottawa Howard H Johnson Route 3 Ottawa W J A Isle Route 4 Ottawa Elmo Tillery Pomona D C Grey and Ben Niteher Wellsville G P Gugle and Howard Hooker.
An OCR fragment lists a busy May broadcast slate with stations KTIO KMBC WDAF and others, noting dinner music news top of evening and late shows. Several times and program names appear: Music, News, Dragnet, Campus News, Show Time, and a mix of sports and concert references.
Pratt Kas The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission today named a 114 acre lake near Latham in Butler County Lake Clymer to honor Rolla Clymer editor and general manager of the El Dorado Times The project is the first lake built by the commission in Butler County and is expected to be completed about July 1 Clymer is noted for helping establish the lake project
A devotional note thanks Thee for those who spread the gospel and asks divine guidance for laborers worldwide. It emphasizes redemption, service, and unity among races and nations, closing in Christ's name.
Removals and meter reconnects listed include Margarita Barron moving from 921 S to 103 S Poplar Buehler M D Mrs from 621 S Mulberry to 123 Maple Albert Booker to West 18th Royd Miller from 1103 N Cedar to 513 W 7th Oh McCurdy hello Mother Howard moved from 416 E 3rd Roush TV repaired by SHULL Robt to 526 S Walnut Reed S come up and spend iW to 1108 N Cedar Romstedt Carl to 702 S Poplar Usher Lin ton from West 18th Young Robi from 64 N Oak to 813 W 7th Savings Bonds Safe investment.
The thirty eighth annual commencement at the College of Emporia in Emporia Kansas will be held Saturday afternoon May 26. There are 38 candidates for bachelor’s degrees. Commencement speaker will be Rev. Orlo Choguill.
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